LEAP East 2026 | Asia Research News

2026-07-08 · Hong Kong

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

LEAP East is the Asia expansion of LEAP, the world's most attended technology conference, taking place in Hong Kong for the first time. Held from 8–10 July 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, it brings together technology leaders, investors, policymakers, and enterprises from Asia, the Middle East, and global markets. The event features 4 stages, 7 content tracks, and over 100 hours of content, with key programs including DeepFest, an Investor Program, and a Startup & Scaleup Program.

Organizer: Tahaluf

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At a glance

Format
4 stages, 7 content tracks, 100+ hours of content. Key programmes: DeepFest at LEAP East (AI, robotics and deep tech platform), Investor Program (invite-only matchmaking, Rocket Fuel pitch competition for 25 founders), Startup & Scaleup Program (open to pre-Series A and Series A-C companies).
Who can apply
Startup & Scaleup Program is open to pre-Series A and Series A-C companies across 12 sectors and 60+ verticals; Investor Program is invite-only.
Attendance
25,000 Expected Visitors, 250+ Leading Industry Speakers, 300+ Exhibitors, 200+ Investors, 150+ Start-ups and Scale-ups, 4 Stages, 7 Content Tracks, 100+ Hours of Content · 200 investors attending
Stage
Pre seed, Seed, Series a, Series b plus
Sectors
Ai ml, Deeptech, Fintech, Mobility, Healthtech, Biotech, Climate energy

Sponsors and partners

  • Innovation Technology and Industry Bureau (ITIB)
  • Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT)
  • Ewpartners
  • InvestHK
  • Hong Kong Science and Technology Park (HKSTP)
  • Belt and Road Office, Commerce and Economic Development Bureau
  • Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES)
  • Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Dubai (HKETO)
  • Hong Kong Tourism Board
  • Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund
  • FinTech Association of Hong Kong
  • HKAI Lab
  • Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association
  • Cyberport

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